As a group, your assignment is to prepare a statement nominating an area, either a real or imaginary place, for national park designation.

  • Identify the qualities that would make the area a likely candidate for special protection.
  • Identify the type of park designation that would best fit the area.
  • Determine recreational and commercial uses of their park.

    Visit the National Park Service web site for a complete list of designation descriptions and other important information.
    Criteria for Parklands
    National Park Service